Juanda Bryant has written a book to help children with a parent who has been deployed deal with the absence of a parent and will be holding a book signing, City of Beaumont spokesperson Rosanna Mojica said in a release.

Beginning Saturday, April 1, the Elmo Willard Branch Library will be hosting a bi-monthly discussion group focusing on black history, City of Beaumont spokesperson Rosanna Mojica announced.

The discussion leader, author Lucy Dennis, believes that black history should be celebrated more than one month a year and is enthusiastic about talking to participants about Black History throughout the year. All are welcome. The topic has not been decided yet, but it should be a lively discussion, the release said.

Beginning Monday, March 13, at 7:00 a.m., Edson Drive from North Circuit Drive to Gladys Avenue will be closed for rehab. The work is expected to last until Friday, March 17 at 5 p.m., City of Beaumont administrative assistant Rosanna Mojica said in a release.

The Theodore Johns Branch Library will be hosting an event called "Crisis in Black Education: Learning through Spirituals, Music, and Poetry" for Black History Month, City of Beaumont administrative assistant Rosanna Mojica announced Feb. 10.

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